..... I recently got the chance to play with some X10 device but I am not sure what is the best way to use control over Linux/Windows or Remotely when I am not home.

Many of us here have been using X10 for many years (some for decades). I am not sure anyone knows of a "one-best-way" to control automation. I like to think the best control... means giving the control over to a programed processor (computer). But I still have a couple (OK 4) basic palmpad remotes laying around too.

I also have a little tiny netbook-like computer laptop running the Melloware server software and then I run the Melloware app on my iPhone. There is LOTS of great third party software available to check out! And... X10 is currently building a NEW internet connected device that should help things along as well.

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I will have a look on Melloware and AHP as soon as I get my new Raspberry Pi and try out Windows on them.I have been working with Mochad for Linux as I have a media server running Debian.I also make some changes to control Mochad via the Sensorflare Service and be able to add things like apps on top of it and connect X10 with Smartthings and Insteon.

It seems as though there are a thousand ways to remove the skin from felines (skin a cat) now a days.

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